Filmer House 5 Filmer Road Bridge Kent CT4 5NB

Decided CA/26/00214
Council
Date received
6 Feb 2026
Date validated
6 Feb 2026
Postcode
CT4 5NB

Description

T1 & T2 - To cut back encroaching lateral branches over the garden from 2 Holly trees by 2 metres (10%) along rear side boundary,,T3 - To cut back 1 -2 branches from Damson tree by 2 metres (7%) away from Apple tree,,T4 - To cut back lower branches on White Beam tree by up to 2 metres (10%) away from house and Apple tree ,T5 - To prune sides of Apple tree in rear garden by up to 1 metre (10%) T6 - to crown lift lower branches of Horse Chestnut tree in rear garden.

4.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#181 of 282

Canterbury is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #260 out of 282. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Canterbury decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #54 of 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #24 of 282
43%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #260 of 282
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #202 of 282
82%
Minor dwellings approved
74 decided (1-9 homes)
95%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
37 decided
978
Total decisions
65 refused in 2025